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Relay For Life kickoff March 5

February 25, 2015
Relay For Life kickoff March 5

SHELBY — Relay For Life of Oceana County will host its kickoff event at the Shelby United Methodist Church Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Teams and survivors are encouraged to attend; sign up; and receive team packet information. Refreshments will be available. For more information, check out the organization’s Facebook Page.    

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Oceana EMS to receive grant to increase cardiac arrest survival

February 24, 2015
Oceana EMS to receive grant to increase cardiac arrest survival

HART — Emergency Medical Services (EMS) face numerous challenges in responding to the needs of rural communities. The Michigan Rural EMS Network was formed to help rural EMS professionals address these challenges in Michigan. In September 2014, Michigan Rural EMS Network received two federal grants from the Office of Rural Health Policy for its cardiac arrest initiative, the Michigan Resuscitation Consortium (MiResCu). From…

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Closings, cancellations, Feb. 24, 2015.

February 24, 2015
Closings, cancellations, Feb. 24, 2015.

  Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015: This list may be updated. Shelby Schools after-school activities; Hart Schools Focus; Hesperia Schools Focus/Pace and girls basketball game vs. Pentwater; Walkerville Schools Focus and Pace; Oceana Council on Aging closed for the rest of the…

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Oceana Foundation to increase grant opportunities; $3.5 million awarded in 25-year history

February 24, 2015
Oceana Foundation to increase grant opportunities; $3.5 million awarded in 25-year history

SHELBY — How does a person choose which charitable cause to support since there are so many organizations doing great work to help make Oceana better? And how do those nonprofits make known their immediate needs? That’s where the Community Foundation for Oceana County comes in. In 2014, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $35,193 in its two competitive grant rounds.…

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Fugitive arrest, fraud complaint

February 24, 2015
Fugitive arrest, fraud complaint

HART — The following is recent law enforcement activity: Friday, Feb. 20, 2015: – 6:44 p.m. (Michigan State Police), fugitive arrest, a 39-year-old Fremont man was arrested on an outstanding child support warrant, Weaver St., Hesperia. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015: – 9:09 a.m., (Oceana Co. Sheriff’s Office), property damage accident, 400 block of S. Chester St. – 1:17 p.m. (MSP),…

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